Guidelines

The following are official guidelines for choosing which level a student may enter.  There are 5 levels of students.  August 1st of the school year is the date used to determine the age requirement for the levels.   All levels are available at each National School.

Novice

A minimum age of 13.  No previous schools attended or experience required.

Beginner

A minimum age of 14.  Novice school not a requirement No previous school attended or experience required.

Intermediate

A minimum age of 15.  Must have attended and passed National American Sokol Novice or Beginner school with a score of 65% or have appropriate teaching experience.

Advanced

A minimum age of 16.  Must have attended and passed a National American Sokol Intermediate school with a score of 65%, or possess appropriate teaching experience.

Advanced II

A minimum age of 17.  Must have attended and passed a National American Sokol Advanced school with a score of 85% or appropriate teaching experience.